Tyrone Carter flew into Minneapolis last winter for an emergency rescue mission. The mission was his cousin, Michael, a talented but troubled defensive back for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. As they walked around campus together, they were stopped...

Jerry Lai/US PresswireTrent Richardson was the first of four Alabama Crimson Tide players selected in the first round of the NFL Draft.The national champion Alabama Crimson Tide had three underclassmen selected in the first round -- Trent Richardson,...

Bruce Feldman looks at 10 head coaches who might switch jobs this winter. No. 1 is fairly evident (Jim Harbaugh), and other big names -- Dan Mullen, Brady Hoke -- populate this list. Plus: a new name in the Miami mix via the San Diego Chargers.

In the latest issue of the ESPN The Magazine, Chad Millman explains how college football is a land of opportunity compared to the NFL for gamblers, if you know what you're looking for. And that means hunting for big underdogs against familiar foes.

As the nation gears up for the return of college and pro football, Mel Kiper unveils the most NFL-ready prospect at every NCAA program. So while you know all about Jake Locker at Washington, you can discover Kevin Kowalski at Toledo.